Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 811:

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in bold letters

The lamp shades were translucent.

A. Transparent
B. Opaque
C. Intersected
D. Luminous

Question 812:

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in bold letters

My niece has an unquenchable thirst for adventure stories.

A. An inextinguishable
B. A spurious
C. An illegitimate
D. A reduced

Question 813:

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in bold letters

Some of my neighbours have an antipathy to dogs.

A. Alarm for
B. Enmity towards
C. Affection for
D. Acronym for

Question 814:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.

The chairman admires incessant meetings.

A. Irregular
B. Unusual
C. Planned
D. Constant

Question 815:

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics.

Today's weather is favourable for a game of tennis.

A. Disapproving
B. Impartial
C. Abnormal
D. Encouraging